This place is quite away from the hustle & bustle of the main Pattaya City but this place has the best Thai food I have ever tasted.
Everything we ordered was delicious and so flavourful. I don’t even know how they were able to create such flavour profiles.
The service was tip top. They even helped us to get a taxi back to the beach/City area since there weren’t any that we could flag down and we had some trouble getting one via Grab, too.
The restaurant is always busy so do book in advance if you want to secure a table.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
฿400–500
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I recently had the opportunity to dine at Mays Pattaya, a restaurant in Pattaya that I had been looking forward to visiting. With my reservations made a month in advance, I had high hopes for a memorable dining experience on my last evening in the city.
Let me begin by saying that the food at Mays Pattaya exceeded my expectations. Each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The flavors were well-balanced, and the level of spiciness was just right for my Asian palate. I highly recommend trying their fried squid and pineapple fried rice, as well as their curry combo set. The tom yum soup, in particular, stood out with its generous portion of succulent prawns.
While the food left a positive impression, I must admit that my overall experience was slightly marred by a small incident, which affected my perception of the restaurant. Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the stylish and well-decorated ambiance. Despite my reservation being for 6 PM, there were several empty seats, so I chose a table that seemed the most comfortable. However, a male staff member rudely informed me that the table was reserved and directed me to a table near the restroom, which was less ideal and located further inside the restaurant. This interaction left me feeling disheartened, especially considering the availability of other tables of similar size and my own reservation. I decided to stand my ground and remain at the table I had initially chosen, despite the male staff member's continued murmurs and unfriendly demeanor. Unfortunately, as I do not speak Thai, I could not comprehend his comments fully, but his unfriendly gaze was enough to dampen my mood for the rest of the evening.
However, I must emphasize that the female server assigned to my table managed to turn my experience around entirely. Her warm smile and polite demeanor exemplified a level of service befitting a fine dining establishment. She presented each dish with great care and provided excellent service throughout the evening. Her attentiveness and professionalism made me feel comfortable, allowing me to forget the initial unpleasantness. I genuinely believe that she is a true asset to the restaurant, and I hope the management recognizes her exceptional performance and treats her accordingly.
In conclusion, Mays Pattaya offers a delightful culinary experience with its delicious and well-presented food. While I did encounter a disappointing incident involving a rude male staff member, the exceptional service provided by the female server more than made up for it. I would recommend this restaurant to others, but I also hope that the management addresses the issue of staff behavior to ensure a consistently pleasant dining experience for all patrons.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
฿1,000+
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
A gem of a restaurant! Amazing food, excellent service and very cozy and elegant atmosphere.
The staff were exceptional - super friendly and accommodating to us and our two small dogs, who were allowed to sit inside and behaved their best.
Was so impressed with the place, that booked it for my birthday dinner right away!
Best food and drinks we had in Pattaya without any doubt!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
My family and I visit Thailand every year and whenever we stay in Pattaya we make sure to have dinner at May’s at least once. We have been dining at May’s for the last 5 years and the food there has only gotten better with time. This is, in my opinion, one of the best Thai restaurants in Pattaya and the flavours and presentation of the dishes blows us away every time.
I highly recommend this restaurant!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
฿900–1,000
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Duck Curry
Had I good experience here, came across by mistake, saw that it was rated good, and decided to try. This is a very nice place.
I ordered some food that I wanted to try, the food was good. Service was ok, I don't know if I will come again for the same dishes, but it was a nice experience. It wasn't cheap paid more than I think it should, but it was an experience. The mango cake is a must.
I will give an update because I came back for different dishes, and it was even better that first time. The place is good
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
฿1,000+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mango Cake
The fish in tamarind sauce was to die for! Service was good, they missed our soup order though, so that came last. We came during lunch time without a reservation and it was just our group dining. Heard it can get pretty busy for dinner.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
฿600–700
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Just visited May’s for the 1st time. Not disappointed, look forward to coming back to try something else. The presentation of all the dishes was amazing, a lot of care and attention is taken. Everything we had was delicious, generous portion sizes, especially the soup. Good wine selection too. Didn’t get to try dessert as we ordered a bit too much already. This was a real treat.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
฿700–800
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Yellow Curry
So me the misses and my sister in-law, went for dinner on the 26th December.
The owner "May" was so helpful with our dietary requirements that nothing was too much trouble.
We love Thai food and have eaten at many Thai restaurants around the world. All I can say is this is the Best Thai food I have eaten to date.
All ingredients are so fresh, that they taste as if they have just picked it from their garden and put it straight into the Wok!!!
I have already booked a table for 8 on the 30th December. 😋
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
฿1,000+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Deco of the restaurant very chic in pattaya. Food really nice both appearance and taste. A bit slow for serving but in general great place for couple dating or friends sharing. Especially for new visitors to Thailand, it’s a great connection between international and local food and experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
฿900–1,000
Recommended dishes
Curry Trio
A nice Thai restaurant with fresh flowers & plants and nice interior. The food was authentic, aesthetic and tasty. The staff was polite and could be more proactive to check on us. Overall, it’s a good restaurant for families or couples’ dates.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
